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Cream of Wheat Original
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Plain porridge

Cream of Wheat Original

28 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 97

Cream of Wheat Original scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  2. Sodium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong
  3. Energy 333 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Cream of Wheat Original

START100

Ingredients

  • Sodium phosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [1]
subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [2]
  • Energy 333 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
  • Fiber 3 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
  • Protein 12.1 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal−1
TOTAL 97Excellent

100 − 3.5 = 96.5 → 97

GTIN 00013130006125 · 2026-10-09

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy333 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates72.7 g
Sugars3 g
Fiber3 g
Protein12.1 g
Salt0.8 g

Serving: 1 portion (33 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

WHEAT FARINA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D3).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten

  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Paperboard

Context only: no points in v1.

Healthiest plain porridge in the US

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Sources

  1. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov